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[lynx'']

INTREPID

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I hear them calling king.

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Silvery figure darted through the trees and out of my homeland. Oh the fustration! I had recently 'found' a loner mare and brought her back to Hollow Woods to bring her up as a dark, along with the foal she carried, but now; she was getting on my nerves, so why not a little adventure?

All of the black had almost faded from sight now i was almost four years old; apart from a small cluster of dark splashes under my belly; and one on my rump and another on the right hand side of my fface, but they were slowly fading to a cloudy grey and would almost certainly dissapear. I must admit, i love my coat, so unique, like myself, it made me stand out, 'coz heck no, i didn't want to blend in. I was young, yes, but very mature for my age; i was already a father; a murderer and a sly bastard, what more could i want? Apart from a little action of course.

So i had heard of this 'Exorcism coming upon the lands my father owned; but i hadn't met him, i had been too busy with my bitch of a mistress. I smirked; she was great, great potential to become a wealthy queen and she would be a good mother too. My light steps carried me to the outskirts of devils Creek as silent as a snake would crawl across a sandy shore; i didn't stop and wait at the edge of the realm; that only showed fear of the one residing inside; so i slowed to a walk and snorted; stepping easily over the icey ground, my black hooves crunching the thin solid with ease. Once i was aobut half a mile in; i came to a stop by some rocks close by a river; again, i snorted. This place was much more friendly than Hollow woods, and being their 80% of my time, this was a little unusual.

Raising my skull and arching my neck so my chin lightly bumped my chest; i glanced around me, still, no-one had smelt or saw me? I gave a low chuckle and pawed at the ground in an annoyed fashion. "Exorcism! Show yourself; 'tis I, Intrepid, Prince of Hollow Woods." I let loose my call; a sly smirk remaining on my skull as i awaited the arrival of his lordship and his wenchs.
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[rayvencullen.]

EXORCISM
MERRY CHRISTMAS

; ; The ice had long gathered on the silvery black coat of the bastard, along his chest and in his tressels, plastering them to his boa and his hocks but he could basically care less. It was Christmas for fucks sake, no one said darks could celebrate Christmas, so what was this early present doing in his lands? Intrepid, was his name now? Such bravery he has coming uninvited, but he would not cause much, would he?

; ; Opticals unglued themselves from the white that covered his grounds, darkness filling in them, hatred and curiousity. A bellow was released forth towards the newcomer, radars perked curiously upon his crown as tendons clicked together and allowed his carcass to descend down the hill towards this brute, what was he doing here? Here to mingle, make friends possibly? Or steal away Vex?

; ; A scowl formed on his face as he approuched, but he dipped his head in respect towards the prince. Good morning, Intrepid, what brings you here? he asked slyly, tensing the muscles under his canvas with a light snort, awaiting an answer from this intruder, if you could call him that.

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INTREPID

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I hear them calling king.

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Taking time to glance at my surroundings; i noted everything i saw; the place was slightly like a miniture version of my homeland, but without the tight clusters of trees, and the river seemed to be alot calmer here. Sighing softly as i awaited an arrival; i lightly stepped forward and walked into the shallow river; just down to my knees; catching sight of some kind of creature looking at me benieth the water; my harks flattened back and i dived my muzzle into the liquid in an attempt to kill the thing; but when i resurfaced; it had vanished.

A low growl escaped myblood stained kissers and i backed up out of the water; my forelegs now taking a darker shade of grey than my upper thighs; i tossed my skull stubbornly but perked my ears forward when i heard someone approching; my black pools were wide and alert; grey tipped audits erect and my muscles tensed under my glossy, yet scarred and wounded pelt. It didn't take the brute long to come; i let my optics settle on his frame at a glare for a few moments but softened it when i saw his dip his head in respect; there was one good point. however; i was rude and a bastard, and well known for it..my skull stayed stiff upon my neck and i didn't lower it; only when he spoke did i soften my statue a little. "No reason Exorcism; merely wandering, and seen as my father drove you away before i had chance to talk to you, i thought a little visit wouldn't harm." I snarled, still in my cocky tone; yet it held the slight hint of curiousity in it. I took another moment to look around. "This place is somewhat different to Hollow Woods; don't you think?" I asked; still keeping my deep sly tones; however, one audits pricked forward, always ready to catch his lyrics; one facing behind; to catch anything that dare intrude upon this small meeting.
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Vex

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What was dear Ex up to? 'Prince' Intrepid from Chaos' land was here?! I sighed, my swollen belly hurt as the sensation of kicking over took me. I smiled at the feeling. The baby was so strong, my stomich so large and my hormones unbearable. I rolled up onto my feet, they ached slightly as well. I walked, sometimes trotted, towards the sound of echoing voices. I appeared, hating my appearence. I walked towards them and sighed. Hello, your highness. Busy days brought you to our lands, ay? I said, slyly using sarcasm. I smirked and dipped my head, side-stepping towards Ex and running my maw down his neck, blowing wistfully onto him with warm air.

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[rayvencullen.]

EXORCISM
HM, INTERESTING.

; ; Something told the ashen brute to attack this intruder, half of him told him to stay planted and wait for a reasonable answer from this prince, ever so merely wandering was not acceptable. He went to speak, opening his cavern but the words that flowed out of the heir's mouth stopped him once more. Nice observation to tell him that Devil's Creek looked 100% different to Hollow Woods, he wouldn't argue with that. He had no reason to, and now he went silent, waiting for his moment to speak. Taking the opportunity to size down his intruder, although he couldn't call him that since he had cause him and his pregnant queen no harm. Yet..

; ; Ashen carcass relaxed slightly as he stood, hazel opticals lazily half closed and yet he was still staring at this brute. One hark was snapped backwards while one was trained on him, some animal he was. Well, stallion, you are welcomed here whenever you wish. he began, avoiding his other words and his futile attempt to start a conversation about Hollow Woods. Although he was smart, witty, and a bastard like everyone else that claimed to be dark, he also knew when not to start fights. And as he went to speak again, he was cut off by his queen. Why do I even bother opening my mouth?

; ; Crown turned to her swollen form, eying her curiously. Vex, you should be resting, he answered calmly, maw reaching out to touch her throatlatch but pulled his crown backwards. Her words were calm towards them, odd for her. Usually she'd be all snappy and more of a bitch, but maybe his doing forced her out of that for the time being. His side pressed gently to hers, watching Intriped with intense curiousity. Your father didn't drive me out, young one. I had business to take care of here at home, he certainly hasn't seen the last of me.

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[`anntho]

A.l.c.h.e.m.y ::
replacing you..

One hark folded back into my mane, listening to his sure steps behind me, he seemed to be positive I wasn't leading him into danger. Which in some cases was true, since I didn't know how Ex would react, he had changed since I stepped down. Glancing backwards across my shoulders I motioned with my muzzle for him to come forward, to stick close, it was about to get complicated, and I couldn't afford him to get lost.

Both of my harks suddenly lashed backwards and I dashed forward, weaving between the trees, the rough bark narrowly scrapping my skewbald pelt, though no marks were left, the only trace that I was barreling through the forest being the little pieces of bark stuck in my pelt. Coming to a quiet grove, I paused in the clear light, my gaze traveling back to see if he had kept up, and if he didn't, I guess he would find his way, I had to get where I needed to go. Again I flew into the woods, racing through the brush and soared over logs, my lipizzaner grace evident in the way I was completely sure-footed, and silent as I moved in a powerful way.

As I came to the tree line I cleared the last of the bracken, emerging into the light, the rays instantly catching the darker patches on my pelt, setting them on fire, the same glow that my eyes held, but then faded into the composed look, I was in control, even if I wasn't queen, I was still next best, and I new enough to make Ex mind his tongue. With a glance towards the couple, one a brute, the other a watermelon on hooves, I started forward, only to pause again and glance back, narrowing my gaze and searching, he wasn't far behind, excellent. My gaze turned back around and caught on the newest visitor, one curious look and then I glanced back and gave the same low, short, harshly sweet call that was once reserved for Ex back towards the woods, awaiting my newest..toy? no...compainion.

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Me? Resting? When there was another horse in our lands? Never?! I shook my head and heaved out a heavy breath. The kicking sensation had started again and I looked at Ex. Imagining what the foal would look like I sighed and heard noises nearby. I turned my head to the side and saw the 'Ex-queen'. I smirked and held my head higher, showing my dominance over the femme. Alchemy! Such a long time and so much has happened. Where have you been? I asked, holding fake tones of worry in my voice. I giggled and turned my attention back to the Prince. Seeing as your lands are not to far away, I suppose your not to tired. I was going to suggest a rest for you, Prince, but I guess I'm only saying that for my own needs. I said, joking about being pregnant, oh it wasn't that fun! I sighed and took a side-ways glance at Ex. What was he thinking now?

[lynx'']

INTREPID

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I hear them calling king.

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Harks snapped bac at the sound of approching hooves and i snapped my cranium around to see the intruder; seeing a swollen bellied mare; i gave a soft snort, this was obviously one of his wench's. I too; followed Exorcisms gaze and eyed her with curiousity. Allowing a sly smirk to spread across my lips; this Ex seemed like a genuine bloke, however; i douted he could keep himself calm with me around for much longer; if he did, then jeesh, he had done better than my father, and hell would he earn my respect for it.

I continued to look at the mare; who didn't introduce herself, or even pay me that much attention. My cold hard eyes rested upon hers. "Nice of you to introduce yourself hmm?" I snarled; the smirk still firmly planted on my blood stained maw. "I'm sure you know who i am.." I added, tossing my skull and bringing my gaze over to Exorcism as he first spoke to his mare; and then to me; i stared at him for a few moments before answering his question. "I'm sure he didn't; all energy needs to be conserved at this time of battle. I'm sure he'll welcome you back with open arms." I told him; nodding my head breifly.

however my look shifted again as another entered the clearing we all stood in; one hark perked forward at the skewbald one; at first, i thought it was Droja; but know, Droja held a much wilder look in her eye; i stared at the late comer; and gave a snort when Vex introduced this one as 'Alchemy' I glanced back at Exorcism, prehaps this wasn't the best time for me to be here, but heck i wouldn't be leaving. I turned my skull slowly towards Vex as she spoke; "Don't be foolish mare; i wouldn't rest in anothers land." I told her, in a partly snappy tone; i took one step back to admire the little scene we had here; my glance was now on Exorcism; i watched him, wanting to know how he would take this.

ooc;;some sort of order prehaps? Intrepid, Ex, Vex, Alchemy?
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[rayvencullen.]

EXORCISM
WELL, HELLO HELLO.

; ; There were too many equines for him to pay attention to, especially when Alchemy had come to the clearing. What the hell was she doing here? And with another stallion!? A snarl rose in the ashen brute's chest as he eyed the skewbald wench, would she stay part of Devil's Creek or run off with this.. thing she had brought back as a pet. Alchemy, who is that!? he roared furiously, allowing himself to spin on his haunches, glaring at the paints, Alchemy and this pet of hers. She seemed to hold some sort of ownership over him, and this confused him. Did they know each other? Was Vex reclaimed?

; ; Fury built itself back up as he watched them, then he caught words of Intrepid. Now, Intrepid. No need to get worked up over my queen, is there? he stated calmly, turning his gaze back towards the prince, then his cold glare back to Vex. She - offering Intrepid - a rest!? How foolish. Audits slicked back as he dropped his cranium lowly, like a predator and just waited for things to sort out. Well prince, you can do whatever you wish in my lands. But of course, you better watch your back. he began, throwing a sideways glance at the 'watermelon on hooves.'[rofl] Vex might be chewing on it.

; ; He then turned his bode sideways to glare out upon his lands. I've been so busy I haven't had the time to go out and claim wenches. I suppose it's time to go steal some, no? Build up strong heirems, slaves even. he stated, cold glance becoming even colder - if that was possible - but it did. He didn't need just two mares in his lands, he needed more. So, began the journey through the neutral and light lands to steal away some pretty little dolls to call his own.

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I lifted my head and snorted. Another's scent had wandered into my nostrals and I disliked it already. I watched Ex out the corner of my eye and snapped at his tressels which hung loosely. Listening to his words, they left me feeling slightly distressed. He'd leave me at the moment, with a mare who hated my guts, a 'prince' who had been warned to stay away from me and a strange stallion who was coming to visit. I knickered softly into his neck before he could pull away, letting him know I had worries. I snorted and hung my head lower.Should you really go hunting for slaves now? When I am so far along in my pregnancy that anything could go wrong? I asked, hormones flaring up. I didn't want to go nuts at him, for I really did care for him and the foal, but I didn't want to be left on my own.

[`anntho]

A.l.c.h.e.m.y ::
replacing you..

I could only shoot Ex with one of my smug glances as he exploded under the pressure that I had brought home another brute, that I had found someone else, exactly the same way I had found Ex. Giving my muzzle a toss I moved forward, glancing at Vex and her show of domincence, I only responsed by giving her a polite..smile, I guess if you could call it that.

Again as Ex spoke I went to him again, flicking my tail at his shoulder as I passed by. Why don't you ask him yourself. He has a voice Ex. I murmured, arching my neck as I moved between him and the other brute towards the pregnate queen. After hearing Ex talk about going out I gave a small amused snort when Vex snuffled up to him and had a fit. Now Now Vex. I'll be here, I've had a child or two in my time. And then again I turned and beckoned Stigmate forward with a twitch of my harks.

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[lynx'']

INTREPID

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I hear them calling king.

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My full attention turned onto Ex as he spoke; i gave a nod of thanks and a small msile; i soon would be ruling Hollow Woods; for my father was fast ageing and i knew things were going to start getting rough. When Vex; now known as the 'queen' of these lands spoke i gave a light xhuckle and glanced over at Exorcism giving him a 'she's got you bossed!' look; glancing around me as the daylight started to fade. "so is that a new allience then; Exorcims; between the two of us?" Either way; i wasn't bothered; but the comments i was getting off him sent me positive signals.

Next; i turned to alechemy, she was called; and gave her a dirty look; she too, had not introduced herself or the scum by her side. I gave a soft snort; remembering how Indigo had come to my lands to get back his princess; "There will be plenty of slaves before so long; Ex. I have one now, infact; amira; from Verita Mountain i think." I told him; giving a snug smirk over at Vex; i wantd to know how she would feel having slaves tossed about the lands like ragdolls.
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[rayvencullen.]

EXORCISM
THIS SUCKS.

; ; It sucked living in a realm where he seemed to not be in control, just somewhat of a pretty little doll to his Vex. But he never protested against her will, he'd let her have her way - only because she was in foal. Any other old time he'd put her in her place, but, he fret too much 'putting into place' might harm, or even kill his heir. He didn't want that, and when he recieved the look Intriped gave him, he scowled, the sort of playful, Shut up! look on his face.

; ; I'm not leaving today, maybe in the spring when you have better defenses, he muttered crossly, staring at her enlarged stomach with a, Why won't you come out of hiding already!? look. And when her mug touched his frame, his muscles tensed lightly were she had touched and crania turned to nudge her cheek lightly. Then he spoke towards Intrepid, Now, that is for your father to decide, not me.

; ; And Alchemy? I think not, he thought. Grabbing onto her tailbone as she strode past, he clamped down on it at glared at her through amber slits. You keep your little comments to yourself, he growled, more like an angry cat then a normal equine like Intrepid would of sounded like. A forehoof scratched the ground irritably as he eyed her, not once looking at the paint stallion.

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Ah, so he does care for my health. I smiled and huffed air up to blow the hair out of my eyes. I felt the baby kick again, this time it was stronger and much more present, as if I'd forgotton I was pregnant and the foal was reminding me. I turned my head to my barrel and snorted against it. I sighed and turned my head back. I stared at Alchemy and tutted. Why am I not surprised, Alchemy? You are too fat to be a first time mother. All that pregnancy weight just hasn't dropped off yet, has it? I said, smugly.

[`anntho]

A.l.c.h.e.m.y ::
ah ah ah, boundaries..

My gaze flicked around to Intrepid as he gaze me a dirty look, and I scowled right back, pivoting dropping both ears sideways. But then my agression was redirtected to Ex when he decided to take a chomp out of me. With ivories bared I wheeled around, snapping shut my muzzle near his. Don't touch me. Don't ever touch me.

Again I turned away and went back to where I had emerged from, flicking my tail over the bushes as I went, I had ignored anything shortly after the incident, though I didn't catch Vex's last comment. With a smug tone to my voice, I stuck my head back out of the bushes. What was your excuse before you were pregnante?

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